Western Province were explosive in dismantling the Sharks at Newlands.

Province won 25-19 to sustain their challenge on a successful Currie Cup defence.

They lead the league from the Sharks at the halfway stage.

Province, as in Johannesburg against the Lions a week ago, started brilliantly and lead 15-0 within 20 minutes. The Sharks didn’t have the capacity to recover from the early jolt and were never in the contest.

A converted try two minutes after the hooter ensured them a losing bonus point.